I got a Swedish massage with Else and it was fantastic! She asked me if I had an area I wanted her…read moreto focus on and I said my neck and shoulders. She did a great job getting the knots out of my upper back and the whole experience was very relaxing. Note: This place shared the same building as the Mak design business. Enter through the main entrance and hang a right and up the stairs you'll find this peaceful hideaway.

Amazing massage by Iris, I highly recommend her! The environment was clean, quiet and relaxing.read more

Tina is a total gem She gave me the BEST massage ever -- I literally felt like I was floating on a…read morecloud ‍ afterward! Her hands are magic, she knew exactly where to work out the knots but still kept everything super relaxing. The vibes were so chill, and she made me feel completely comfortable the whole time. I walked in stressed and walked out glowing If you need someone who's not only professional but also has that warm, caring touch, Tina is your girl! I'm already counting down until my next appointment

Really enjoyed the session. Helped me loosen my tensed muscles. The lady was very friendly and…read moreprofessional too. I will certainly recommend it.

I've been coming here for years to loosen up tight muscles. The team here is SO friendly and…read morehelpful. They are happy to make suggestions for the type of care you should receive based on your specific needs and goals of care. I have pretty intense chronic pain that cannot be entirely managed by painkillers, but thanks to my regular visits here in conjunction with medicine, my pain stays at a manageable level. I typically see Caitlin and the care she provides is exceptional! I feel valued as a client and as a person here. Absolutely give this place a try!

I received a 30 minute massage from a new member of the team, Chris. Chris made everything…read morecomfortable. We had good conversation and the massage was effective in relieving, tense back shoulder and neck muscles. I would recommend him and see him again in the future.

I have to say 1st that I wrote a review that posted here for 2 stars when it was meant for a…read moredifferent massage place! My apologies to this business, luckily it's only been about a week before I realized my mistake. Here's one for Penny specifically. One of the best masseuse I've ever had. She knows her stuff, methodical and healing. A little hard to get an appointment with her but oh so worth the wait, every time! The place is UPSTAIRS, that should help you find it. Always clean, cozy and comfortable. Great online booking system too.

I had a great massage with Katie. She adapted to what I needed and left me completely relaxed…read more Since I'm not from Davis, it took longer than I expected to find the location, but I will gladly go back. I liked the peace and privacy of the location.

Alicia is the BEST massage therapist around especially for bodybuilders/fitness enthusiasts like…read moremyself who train hard day in day out for life! i'll keep always returning as long as she stays in business here and I always enjoy our heart to heart talks. she's truly a Blessing!

Alicia is hands down the best! Amazing quality of massage, really great technique and she has such…read morea warm presence. I felt truly relaxed afterwards and plan on going back.

Pretty bad but has its perks. Also, I can't speak about any of the specialties. There are good,…read morecaring people here, mainly the nurse practitioners. They are all sweet and caring. Also, it's way cheaper than urgent care, even without using SHIP. In theory, a good service. Now for the bad. There is (was?) one particularly rude and unprofessional doctor there who made comments about my mom while on the phone with her. Insane. Their real problem is their lack of funding. This facility is in extreme distress and needs to double its budget. The offices look fine, but that's about it. The demand for care is high, with appointments being a month out, and same-day slots being taken right when they open at 8:30 every morning. Yet, you go inside and see practically empty back rooms. Nobody inside! One doctor on duty, a few nurses, and that's it. Meanwhile all the desks and rooms are empty. The employees always complain about how they're closing soon, even when you arrive right after lunch. They begin to "soft close" early in the day and are only open until 5pm. They aren't open on weekends. SHIP is $4000 a year, and recently became partly a loan. Yet, the facility is on life support. UC Davis claims to care about students and their "wellness," yet the state of this facility says the opposite. The nurses here and supposedly other essential faculty seem to really care and are doing the best that they can from what little they have. They know the system sucks, but they can't do much about it. Aside from one rude interaction (maybe they were having a bad day?), the issues here mainly stem from administrative problems.

I am a second year law student as UC Davis. I am writing this after having experienced harm --…read moretwice -- with UC Davis Student Health. In this post I will describe my experiences of harm re: informed consent, and then describe how the UC Davis Student Health & Counseling Services responded to my request for a sign about informed consent. My first experience of harm was with my physical therapist, who did not ask for informed consent before putting his hand down my shirt, under my bra strap, to 1) apply K tape the first appointment and then 2) to massage my shoulder blade the second appointment. For the massage, he asked me "is this ok" as it was happening. I was laying on my stomach while my hand was in his lap. I wish I had had the ability to address it on the spot, but I came to the physical therapist after experiencing an acute injury. I was still in shock from the level of pain I was experiencing and honestly, would have done anything to experience some relief. I felt like something was off, but because of the radiating pain in my bicep that had kept me up the night before, I couldn't physically pull my hand away, nor did I speak out in the moment. My second experience of harm came after I shared this incident with the Medical Quality Management officer, Mary Macias, UC Davis Director of Quality Improvement & Risk Management. When I first reached out, my one and only request was that there are signs about informed consent in each of the rooms at the physical therapist office. After about 2 months, I was told that the request was denied by Student Health and Counseling Services with no information. While I was told that the providers received trainings on informed consent (which is great) there are 3 reasons I asked for the signs INSIDE the room: 1. it puts the power in the hands of the patients who deserve to know their rights, rather than solely in the hands of the practitioner. When a student is in a small space with a treatment table where there is 1) a power dynamic, 2) a gender dynamic, 3) a size differential, and 4) the patient is laying down, it takes a lot more to put the two people on a truly equal playing field.  2. UCD SHCS said that there are already signs inside the PT rooms informing students that they can request a chaperone. However, it will usually be the people who are at risk of most harm in the healthcare setting -- women, LGBTQIA+ folks, people of color -- who are the least likely to request a chaperone out of fear of being an inconvenience. 3. Putting the onus on students to affirmatively ask for a chaperone can also facilitate situations where people are more likely to ignore their own experiences of harm. ("Well I was uncomfortable, but never asked for a chaperone, so I guess it's on me for not speaking up.") It is concerning to me that my request for simple signage about informed consent, which is one of the lowest barrier requests anyone could ask for, was denied and I have not been given a clear reason why. -- despite the fact that the Patients Rights & Responsibilities outside of the PT's office states that patients have the right to understanding -- the right to know and understand SHCS procedures. So I am posting this in the hopes that all students and patients know of their rights, and for students to know what they are in store for if they ever have to make a report about something that concerns them at UC Davis Student Health & Counseling Services.

As a new mom in the postpartum stage, I was looking for some much-needed relaxation and self-care,…read moreso I decided to try Zen Day Spa for my first-ever head spa treatment. I'm so glad I did. From the moment I walked in, I was greeted warmly and felt welcomed. The spa had a peaceful, calming atmosphere that immediately helped me relax. Before the treatment started, we did a hair and scalp analysis, which I found really informative. The specialist showed me the condition of my scalp, explained what she observed, and discussed what my hair might be lacking and ways to improve its health. Afterward, I was taken to a private room and provided with a robe. The treatment began with a hair wash and the specialized water therapy used during head spa treatments. I wasn't entirely sure what to expect since it was my first time, but the experience was incredibly soothing. I also received a massage on my head, neck, and arms, which made the treatment even more relaxing. I left feeling refreshed, rejuvenated, and like I had finally taken some time for myself. My hair felt noticeably softer and healthier afterward as well. My only suggestion would be that I wish the water therapy portion lasted a little longer because it was one of my favorite parts of the experience. Overall, I had a wonderful first head spa experience and would happily return.

When I first arrived staff looked me in the face and continued speaking to each other. After a few…read moreminutes I turned to walk out. Then they acknowledged me and assisted with my appointment. I don't recall the ladies name who performed my foot reflexology but it was a really good hour that I found relaxing. Not the best front office experience but the massage was worth the visit.

This Woman is THE TRUTH!! I reached out on behalf of a VERY pregnant friend, and felt immediately…read moredrawn by her offerings. After making contact, she took the reins and was so easy to work with. She exceeded both mine and the Mama-to-Be's expectations by FAR. For those questioning, of course everyBODY is unique, however... The massage happened Friday night and the baby was Earth-side Wednesday morning, ahead of schedule. Thank you Cate. Hope to see you in the field!

Took my very pregnant bestie to see Cate. Her place is clean, quiet and relaxing. Cate is an…read moreawesome combination of funny and mellow- definitely down to earth. My friend enjoyed the massage and felt completely condors and relaxed. As a doula, I've referred clients to her and they've had nothing but positive things to say. Her induction massages are magical!

A trainer at my gym noted that my lats were very tight, which was inhibiting some lat-involved…read moremovements, like front rack barbell movements. I signed up for a sports massage with Niels Pedersen, and after one lat-torturing (in the best way) session, I noticed that I had gained several inches on my strict toes-to-bar, another lat-heavy movement that I had been trying and failing to unlock for the last two years (but was not on my radar in relation to the massage therapy). I signed up for a second session with Niels, and the week after, to my astonishment (and to that of my cheering gym peers who witnessed my prior struggles), I suddenly can do strict toes-to-bar! Huge thank you to Niels and the magic/slight torture he bestowed.

Briefly, Ryan helped me regain near-normal knee flexion/extension by week 3 after a total knee…read morereplacement. He is amazing!!! Over the last few years, the limitations of osteoarthritis and other chronic degenerative conditions forced me to be more sedentary. I had multiple surgeries, including two bunionectomies, a spinal fusion and laminectomy, and, most recently, a total knee replacement. I started going to Milestones Movement Therapy because my daughter wanted to take a more holistic approach to my health, with Class IV laser treatments to promote healing and decrease pain as I recovered from my knee surgery and functional movement therapy to help me avoid future injuries. Working with Ryan gave me the opportunity to thrive; continue enjoying activities like hiking, paddle boarding, white water rafting, kayaking, and hula dancing; and maintain an active lifestyle as I approach my 80s. I am so thankful that he has been part of my recovery team! I think if I started seeing Ryan much sooner, I could have avoided the damage that caused me to need my previous surgeries. My first appointment was for laser treatment with Miles on post-op day 2. Before the session, my knee and lower leg were swollen like one giant, overfilled balloon, and performing my physical therapy exercises was so uncomfortable that I could barely get my knee to flex at 90°, even with strong pain medication. I was amazed by how much my pain decreased and my range of motion increased after that first visit! I started movement therapy with Ryan on my second visit (post-op day 4). He performed cupping, laser, and massage treatments to improve the circulation in my leg and around my knee, and I walked out of the office again with markedly decreased pain and stiffness. Over the next 16 days in which I had bi-weekly visits with Ryan, I felt stronger (less pained and more stable), stopped needing pain medication altogether, and was ultimately released early from in-home physical therapy when my flexion and extension measured at 130° and -4°, respectively. My outpatient physical therapist said "normal" flexion is 130° and extension is 0°, and he and my surgeon mentioned how surprised they were by the rate and extent of my progress. It is post-op day 30 now, and Ryan and I have started addressing some of my chronic postural/pedal concerns. I can walk without a cane, ride a recumbent bike, and navigate stairs. I am working on strengthening my muscles, improving the mobility of different joints, and trusting my new knee to support different loads. Ryan is a true professional. Every time I see him, he asks whether I have questions/concerns, actively and openly listens, and addresses things in a way that makes me feel very comfortable under his care, even while he pushes against the boundaries of what I think is possible. Ryan is extremely thorough when explaining different modalities and their benefits and knowledgeable about rehabbing the human body, so my family and I trust his judgment. When my extension plateaued at -10°, for example, and other health professionals were telling me to just focus on contracting certain muscles to get my leg to straighten, Ryan's insight into the rotational aspect of knee flexion/extension and knee mobilization treatments got me to -4°. Ryan is also patient, constantly showing my daughter different treatments and exercises to try with me at home; and funny, engaging, and motivating, always keeping my spirits high while we work through painful or physically/neurologically taxing issues. My daughter and I are very pleased with Ryan's quality of care and feel so fortunate to benefit from his expertise that we've told all of our friends and relatives about my recovery journey with him. Several of our friends have started or will soon start working with him. He and the rest of the team at Milestones Movement Therapy are amazing at collaborating to ensure you have the best opportunities for improvement. Working with them is definitely worth the investment!

If I could give Emily 10 stars out of 5, I would…read more I have had three massages by Emily so far, and each time was pure relaxation, grounding, stillness, and peace. After my first massage, I knew that I wanted to see Emily regularly. I've had quite a few massages in the past, but they all seemed to be missing something; after my first massage with Emily, I felt a deep level of peace and groundedness that I had been yearning for after all of those past massages but never could find. First, Emily herself radiates a powerful energy of peace, warmth, and compassion. You feel that she genuinely cares about you and your wellness, and wants to understand you and what you want for yourself. She is very patient, and very kind. She is also very communicative and quick to respond to a question or request you may have, and is also very accommodating if you need to reschedule. Second, she gives wonderful massages. They are the right amount of pressure--firm but not crushing, but not too gentle that you don't feel any release in your muscles. They focus on your whole body, from your feet to your ears to your face and head (something that I have never received from past massages, which would focus heavily on just one area of my body [mostly my back], even though I never specified a focus point). As she combines elements of Swedish massage, Thai massage, Shiatsu, Reiki, and other techniques in her style, her massages truly stand apart. I feel so blessed to have found Emily, and I intend on going to see her regularly for as long as I can.

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